Advanced Motion Systems for Aerospace
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Motion Simulators Advanced Control Systems Vacuum Systems Electro-Optic Sensor Test Systems Gantry Systems Prototype Development Systems Dedicated to the Science of Motion

Since 1970, Aerotech has designed and manufactured thousands of precision positioning systems for government labs, research centers, aerospace and defense contractors engaged in aerospace and defense manufacturing, testing, and field proof-of-concept demonstrations. Our high-accuracy aerospace and defense solutions have helped customers worldwide to manufacture and test jet engines, aircraft wings, surveillance and tracking electro-optics, directed energy systems, laser communications systems, countermeasures, inertial navigation systems, missile systems, and satellites with their science...

Our talented and dedicated engineering staff has expertise in all core motion technology areas: • Precision machine design • System modeling and characterization • Magnetic circuit design • Power electronics design • Servo systems • Software development Our linear and rotary air- and mechanical-bearing stages can be assembled into multi-axis systems for payload positioning to sub-arc-second accuracy. Typical linear systems range in travel from 25 mm to 2 meters. Load capabilities of linear and rotary systems are up to 1000 kg (2200 lb). Our facilities include temperature...

Contents WORLD HEADQUARTERS Aerotech, Inc. 101 Zeta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Ph: 412-963-7470 Fax: 412-963-7459 Email: sales@aerotech.com Aerotech France 28300 Coltainville France Ph: +33 2 37 21 87 65 Fax: 44 (0)1256 855649 Email: cmonnier@aerotech.com Aerotech Germany Gustav-Weißkopf-Str. 18 90768 Fürth, Germany Ph: +49 (0)911 967 9370 Fax: +49 (0)911 967 93720 Email: sales@aerotechgmbh.de Aerotech United Kingdom The Old Brick Kiln Ramsdell, Tadley Hampshire RG26 5PR United Kingdom Ph: +44 (0)1256 855055 Fax: +44 (0)1256 855649 Email: sales@aerotech.co.uk Aerotech China Room 101, No. 28...

Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Systems

Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Systems Laser Processing The quality and precision required of aerospace and defense components and testing demand highly accurate and repeatable motion systems. For over 40 years Aerotech has developed and deployed exceptionally accurate motion systems that meet and exceed the precision specifications of the aerospace and defense industries. Laser drilling, welding, and cutting systems used in aerospace and defense manufacturing require motion systems to follow tool-path trajectories with incremental motion and precision much smaller than the actual...

Large Travel Gantry Optional Control Console • PRO280LM XY PRO165 Z • Laser processing, laser sintering, optical inspection • 7 µm/axis accuracy • 1.2 m XY, 300 mm Z travel • Air-purge input ports to keep out metal dust Large Travel, High-Performance Gantry • • • • • • • • Optical metrology 3-axis ALS5000/ATS5000WB/ATS5000 1 m x 1 m XY, 300 mm Z travel High load: 80 kg <75 arc-sec total angular errors Passive air isolation 6 ft tall A3200 rack-mount console Accuracy: X = 140 µm, Y = 2 µm, Z = 2 µm Rack-mount controllers simplify equipment installation Five DOF (Degree of Freedom) System for...

Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Systems Laser Processing, Additive Manufacturing Custom Laser Processing, Heavy-Load, Four-Axis System • • • • • • 20 µm tool-point XY accuracy 50+ kg load capacity XY with AB axis Travel 1200 mm X, 900 mm Y –25° to +90° pitch Continuous 360° yaw Multi-Axis Air-Bearing System for Laser Writing or Drilling Split XY axes Accuracy 4 µm X, 4µm Y, 0.7 µm Z Ideal for 5 µm or smaller laser spots Travel 1500 mm X, 1200 mm Y, 85 mm Z Air-bearing provides submicron flatness/straightness <5 µm straightness/flatness Single-digit arc-second roll, pitch, and yaw High...

The ability to form structurally complex parts from plastic, metal, ceramic, or glass powders is an advantage that additive manufacturing continues to exploit over its subtractive manufacturing counterparts. As the industry continues to mature, the level of precision within these processes will increase. Aerotech has the ability to fulfill these highprecision system requirements. Nmark AGV-HP Nmark AGV-HPO Nmark AGV-HP/-HPO Galvanometer Scanner and Controls • Position synchronized laser firing • CAD-to-motion command software capability • Micron-level field of view accuracy achieved by...

Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Systems Additive Manufacturing Dispensing involves printing organic and inorganic components on various substrates including paper, plastics, and textiles. Dispensing encompasses applications including printed electronics, 3D printing, and conformal coatings. Overall system accuracy and throughput are important requirements in these applications to dispense along complex contours. Aerotech’s product line is specifically designed with these requirements in mind. Common configurations include gantries, split bridge assemblies, and five- to six-axis Degree...

Five DOF System for Additive Manufacturing or Laser Machining • XYAB part motion • Z axis for dispense head or laser optic • ±5 pm accuracy • Bridge, laser, and optics mounting patterns Large Format Air-Bearing XYZ for Laser Processing or Additive Manufacturing • <1.5 pm XYZ accuracy • Additional three-axis rotary option for six DOF processing • Ideal for 5 pm or smaller features • Travel 500 mm X, 500 mm Y, 280 mm Z • Air bearings provide submicron flatness/straightness • Single-digit roll/pitch/yaw errors • Passive air isolation • Oversized X air-bearing for high payload...

Aerospace and Defense Testing

Aerospace and defense test systems must employ accurate motion to position and test sensors such as interferometers, autocollimators, vision systems, and antennas. Aerotech positioning systems provide motion with higher resolution than the capabilities of electro-optic sensors used in satellites, night vision systems, missile seekers, aircraft heads-up displays, and surveillance and targeting systems. Our systems are engineered for the highest accuracy possible with reliable, long-life performance features to give years of testing with little or no maintenance. Our motion controllers...